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On this day in 1984, Prince’s first movie, “Purple Rain” premiered in Hollywood before opening nationwide the next day. The film itself is a little dated today, but “The Kid’s” soundtrack is still terrific and the movie’s other star — First Avenue nightclub — remains a destination.

And here’s a cool detail: First Ave and its smaller Seventh Street Entry closed for 25 days during filming and was paid $100,000, according to Minnesota Historical Society documents.
– Lisa Legge